Genie Z-34/22IC, Service Manual

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Part No. 128267 Z-34/22 IC 4 - 53
July 2007 Section 4 • Repair Procedures
REV A
Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks
11-1
Fuel Tank
How to Remove the Fuel Tank
1 Raise the secondary boom so the upper pivot is
approximately 12 feet / 4 m off the ground.
2 Gasoline/LPG models: Turn the LPG shutoff
valve to the closed position on the LPG tank.
3 Gasoline/LPG models: Remove the LPG hose
from the tank and then remove the tank from
the machine.
4 Gasoline/LPG models: Remove the mounting
fasteners from the LPG bottle bracket then
remove the bracket from the machine.
5 Turn the manual fuel shutoff valve (if equipped)
to the closed position on the fuel tank.
6 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drain
the fuel tank into a suitable container. Refer to
Section 2,
Specifications.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Remove the
fuel tank in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Note: Be sure to only use a hand-operated pump
suitable for use with gasoline and diesel fuel.
7 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel hoses from
the fuel tank. Cap the fittings on the fuel tank.
Clean up any fuel that may have spilled.
8 Remove the fuel tank retaining plate fasteners
at the bulkhead.
9 Remove the fuel tank from the machine using
an appropriate lifting device.
Note: Clean the fuel tank and inspect for cracks
and damage before installing.